Rocky Road M&M Cookies: These double chocolate cookies are filled marshmallows, chocolate chips, M&Ms, and almonds! They’re so good. Back over here, I mentioned we should make cookie Mondays a thing. Is there even a better way to start out the beginning of the week than with a giant, chocolate cookie? (Hint: There is no better way)
So, today, in honor of it actually being a Monday (there isn’t much I need to make eating a cookie justifiable), I’m bringing cookie Mondays back to the blog with these thick, chocolatey Rocky Road Cookies.
Chocoholics unite!
Plus, since it’s definitely spring now with Easter just around the corner (or river bend), these cookies have those adorable-and-addicting pastel colored M&Ms packed in them.
You are all welcome.
Speaking of M&Ms, the last time I was at Target, I had a serious debate with myself in the Easter aisle over the necessity of multiple pastel-colored M&Ms bags.
I’m a moth to a flame when it comes to pretty things, and I’m not selective on what those pretty things might be. It could be a candle, a scarf, a mug, or even a pretty bowl filled with pastel M&Ms.
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The M&Ms I didn’t need for these cookies went back on the shelf.
I could talk about how proud I was for not buckling under Target’s 2-for-1 peer pressure deal, but I’m pretty sure all the M&Ms I didn’t eat by not buying extra bags I made up for with these cookies.
I don’t want to talk about it.
These double chocolate cookies are filled marshmallows, chocolate chips, M&Ms, and almonds! Theyβre so good.
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 5 Tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp espresso powder; optional
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, optional; also, other nuts can be substituted
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup M&Ms
- About 45-50 mini marshmallows
- With a mixer, cream butter until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add in brown sugar and white sugar and mix until well combined.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract. Mix.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cornstarch, salt, and espresso powder. Once combined, slowly incorporate dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Add in M&Ms, almonds, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Mix. Once combined, chill dough in refrigerator for about 20 minutes (this makes the dough easier to work with).
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with cooking oil.
- Take about 2 Tbsp of dough and flatten it slightly in your hand. Stick 3-4 marshmallows in the center, and fold the cookie dough around the marshmallows and form it into a ball. Make sure none of the marshmallows can be seen in the dough.
- Place on cookie sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the cookies are done.
- Enjoy!
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Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Starting the week off with cookies is a fantastic idea! These look amazing, Michelle! I love the rocky road and M&M combo. Sounds absolutely delish and perfect for a Monday!
Michelle says
Thank you so much, Gayle! π
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
Cookies are the best way to start the week! Love the rocky road flavor!
Michelle says
Thanks, Ashley! π
Katelyn @munchie pie says
These cookies look delicious! I am the same way at Target….pretty things everywhere…I don’t even need it but it’s pretty so I want it. These cookies are so pretty too! π
Michelle says
Target is the best and worst! π Thanks so much, Katelyn!
Danielle says
Cookies are a great way to start Monday if you ask me. I love that you made a rocky road version with M&M’s too! Such a great idea!
Michelle says
Thanks, Danielle! π
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
I am definitely down with ‘cookie monday’! And I love the looks of these cookies, so fudgy looking…and cute!
Michelle says
Thanks, Denise!
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says
These are the best cookies ever! You’ve combined my two fave bakes into one! Love the easter chocolate addition! π
Michelle says
Thanks, Jess! π
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Cookies are the best way to start off the week! Love the rocky road and M&M combo! They look amazing!
Michelle says
Thanks, Kelly! π
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says
Michelle, these look delicious – and I adore those bunny rabbit candies! Yum!
Michelle says
Thanks, Kristi! π
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
Cookie Mondays are the best kind! Love these!
Michelle says
Thanks, Ashley! π
Sarah@ Whole and Heavenly Oven says
Cookie Monday is totally a thing and I am totally on board with these awesome cookies! You loaded so much goodness into them! Pinned. π
Michelle says
Thanks, Sarah! π
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
I love this idea! Those melty marshmallows in the middle look too good! These cookies are definitely going to need to happen in my kitchen asap!
Michelle says
Thanks, Natalie! π